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Houston Rockets Flip First-Quarter Hole Into 84-82 Lead
November 5, 2026 · 3:29 AM
Houston has turned a three-point first-quarter deficit into a two-point edge entering the fourth.
At the end of three quarters Wednesday, Nov. 4, Houston leads Minnesota 84-82, with the fourth quarter underway. The Timberwolves took the first quarter 33-30, but the Rockets scored 27 in each of the next two quarters while Minnesota managed 24 and 25. Ayo Dosunmu leads all scorers with 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting; Kevin Durant has 17, and Alperen Sengun has 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Houston entered 7-1 and No. 1 in the power index, while Minnesota came in 5-3 and No. 8.
Key Performers
Ayo Dosunmu (Minnesota): 19 points, 9-of-14 FG Kevin Durant (Houston): 17 points, 5 rebounds Alperen Sengun (Houston): 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists